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British Fish Finger Sandwich Recipe

British · Main course · 32 min total

A classic British comfort food featuring crispy fish fingers, tartar sauce, and soft bread. This homemade version elevates the classic with fresh cod and a crunchy breadcrumb coating.

Ingredients

• 4 skinless cod fillets (about 1 inch thick, 4 oz each)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 slices white bread (or brioche)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup tartar sauce
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. Cut each cod fillet into 2 strips (about 1 inch wide) to make 8 fish fingers. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Set up a breading station: place flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and mix panko with salt and pepper in a third.
3. Coat each fish finger first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish fingers in batches (do not crowd) for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. Toast the bread slices lightly. Spread butter on one side of each slice.
6. Spread tartar sauce on the unbuttered side of two bread slices. Top with lettuce and 4 fish fingers per sandwich. Close with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
7. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crunch, use fresh breadcrumbs instead of panko.
• Tartar sauce can be homemade with mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, and lemon juice.
• If preferred, substitute cod with haddock or pollock.

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